Synchron, a Melbourne-based brain-computer interface (BCI) company, raised USD 200 million in its latest funding round. The Australian National Reconstruction Fund contributed AUD 54 million, which wi...
A new research project in Australia is using AI and retinal imaging to detect systemic diseases early. Led by the Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre, Monash University, and Optain Health, the...
AI medical scribes are gaining attention in Australian healthcare. They listen to consultations, extract relevant info, and create detailed notes. This can help reduce doctors' admin work and improve...
MediRecords has partnered with General Practice Registrars Australia (GPRA) to offer discounted access to its cloud-based clinical management platform. The deal varies by career stage, with free acces...
A recent YouGov survey in Australia shows that one in seven adults can imagine falling in love with an AI chatbot. The number is higher among Generation Z. Many people have opened up emotionally with...
NeuroBell, a startup spun out from University College Cork, has won the 2025 Founder of the Year award from Enterprise Ireland. The company was founded in 2023 and focuses on detecting seizures in new...
Four Irish medtech projects received a total of €29 million in funding from the Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund. The largest grant, €13.7 million, went to the QUBIC project, which aims to deve...
Harrison.ai has launched the Harrison.ai Open Platform, a free AI infrastructure that supports third-party algorithms. It aims to remove platform fees and allow healthcare providers to access multiple...
A new study from Monash University highlights how complex general practice consultations are in Australia. GPs typically handle about eight issues per visit, covering physical, mental, and lifestyle c...
Oracle has announced a major upgrade to its electronic health record system, focusing on AI integration. The new EHR aims to reduce clinician workload and improve workflow by embedding AI agents that...
Caregility, a global telehealth provider, has partnered with Australian tech firm MOD3RN Care. The goal is to boost virtual care and AI adoption in Australia. They will distribute Caregility’s Connect...
Firstsource and Monash University have announced a partnership to develop AI solutions for healthcare. They signed an MOU at Monash’s Clayton campus in Melbourne. The goal is to turn AI research into...
Hugh Neylan from Faculty AI spoke at the HIMAA 2025 Conference about AI's role in health information management. He highlighted how HIMs can shape AI development, especially in Australia. Neylan share...
Patients in Australia love telehealth for its convenience and flexibility. A survey of over 5000 adults shows most use telehealth for routine needs like prescriptions and general advice. Satisfaction...
Researchers used Monash’s Digital Library to study real GP consultations in Australia. They analysed 54 video recordings from Melbourne GPs. The study found that in just 19 minutes, GPs discuss about...
Topcon Healthcare has acquired Toku, a New Zealand-founded AI health tech company. Toku’s platforms use retinal images to assess risks for heart disease, aging, and kidney issues. They have analysed o...
St Vincent’s Healthcare Group has implemented AI technology to speed up MRI scans, reducing some tests from 15 minutes to four. This has increased scanner capacity by 30 to 50 per cent without extra s...
Health Information Managers (HIMs) are being recognised as key players in integrating AI into healthcare. At the HIMAA conference in Canberra, experts highlighted HIMs' role in ensuring AI systems are...
Australia is making progress with healthcare data sharing through the SPARKED FHIR program. The program uses FHIR standards to improve interoperability and data exchange between health systems. A key...
Health Minister Simeon Brown announced an expansion of the AI scribe trial to include 1000 emergency department licences across New Zealand. The AI tool helps doctors by automatically recording consul...
